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Job TitleMedical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician - Float

                        

LocationStow

                    

FacilityStow Health and Wellness

                     

DepartmentLab-Cleveland Clinic Akron General

                      

Job CodeE22000

                     

ShiftNights

                       

Schedule11:00pm-7:30am

                       

Job Summary

                         

Job Details

**This role is eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000** 

      
Join the Cleveland Clinic Akron General team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.       

 

As a Medical Technologist, you will perform and interpret tests at all complexity levels, supporting the Emergency Department, Oncology, and outpatient STAT testing. Using your understanding of the theories and technical, procedural, and problem-solving aspects of Laboratory Science, you will aid in the search to determine the best mode of care for patients. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to expand your knowledge through extensive hands-on experience with some of the best researchers and specialists. 
 
We will hire our clinical laboratory testing personnel in three different job titles, based on educational background: 

Medical Technologist 

Med Lab Technician 

Lab Technician 

  

A caregiver in this role works nights from 11:00PM – 7:30AM. Weekends will be variable. 

 

This position will float between Stow and Bath Health and Wellness Centers and potentially Green Health and Wellness Center, as needed. 

  

A caregiver who excels in this role will: 

Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results. 

Maintain regulatory knowledge and awareness as it pertains to specific job duties. 

Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed. 

Assume responsibility for and take action regarding any quality control or quality assurance issues as it pertains to specific job duties. 

Maintain instruments and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. 

Assume responsibility for good documentation practices and maintain clear and legible records. 

Perform proficiency testing in compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulations i.e. analyze proficiency survey sample in the same manner as a patient specimens, no communication with other CLIA laboratories, complete record retention and accurate documentation and result reporting. 

Assume responsibility for participation in continuing education, professional development and required annual competency assessment. 

Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance. 

Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the General Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, Clinical Consultant, or Laboratory Director. 

Function as an educator and provide instruction and training in theory, technical skills, safety protocols and the application of laboratory test protocols to students, employees, residents, etc. 

  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal caregiver include: 

Bachelor’s Degree in a Chemical, Biological, Clinical or Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology from an accredited institution 

OR meet the CLIA qualifications for high complexity testing personnel grandfathering clauses 

Diploma and/or transcripts must be provided 

  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal caregiver include: 

Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or certification eligible from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) 

Chemistry and Hematology experience 

  

*The compensation range provided corresponds to the Medical Technologist/MLT/Lab Technician position. Individual pay rates may vary depending on licensure level and relevant experience. * 

Physical Requirements:

Physical demands include: Visual acuity to study specimens under a microscope.

Ability to differentiate color, hue, saturation and tones.

Fine motor skills and manual dexterity to handle specimens and lab equipment required to process specimens and repair equipment.

May be required to stand for long periods of time.

Light lifting may be required.

May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, biohazards, radioactive materials, etc.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

                       

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. 

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